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Latest news, statistics and scientific reports on skin cancers will be regularly updated to raise the community awareness on skin cancers. 

Minister Butler’s intervention to Tackle the Gender Disparity in Skin Cancer Prevention
November 30, 2023

Ministerial announcement on a new Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign On November 20, 2023, Minister of Health, Butler, made a significant announcement, marking a decisive step in the battle against skin cancer, a malady that casts a long shadow over the sun-soaked landscapes of Australia. The Australian Government, in collaboration with [...]

Certain medications can increase the risk of sunburn, skin damage and skin cancer.
August 7, 2023

Certain medications can increase the risk of sunburn and skin damage. There are two ways in which medications can affect sun sensitivity: phototoxic reactions, where the drug molecule absorbs UV light and releases it back into the skin, and photoallergic reactions, where structural changes in the drug cause an immune [...]

Do you know which medications can cause sunburn?
July 19, 2023

Certain medications can increase the risk of sunburn and skin damage. It is important that you are aware of which medications can increase photosensitivity. There are two ways in which medications can affect sun sensitivity: Phototoxic reactions occur when the drug molecule absorbs UV light and releases it back into [...]

Regular use of vitamin D supplement is associated with fewer melanoma cases compared to non-use
June 30, 2023

A new study has found that people who regularly take vitamin D supplements have a lower risk of skin cancer, including melanoma. The study was conducted by the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital and involved nearly 500 individuals who were at a higher risk of developing skin [...]

Announcement: Eastwood Skin Cancer Clinic to continue Bulk Billing Skin Cancer Checks
June 22, 2023

We will continue to offer bulk billing at the Eastwoood Skin Cancer Clinic. The story of our residents skipping doctor’s appointments due to affordability issues does not sit well with us. Melanoma is one of the most fatal cancers that are preventable. Dr. Peter Kim will continue bulk billing consultations [...]

Risk of melanoma is higher in patients with prior history of Basal Cell Carcinoma
May 30, 2023

Risk of Melanoma in Patients with Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Population-based Cohort Study. This 2023 study from Israel provided interesting findings that support the common sense notion that individuals who have previously had Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) are more likely to develop a malignant melanoma. It is surprising to observe [...]

Climate Change and Increase in melanoma – the evidence?
November 8, 2022

It goes like this. Powerful thunderstorms stir up the atmosphere and water vapour rises into the stratosphere. This turns chloride and bromine into free radicals which transform ozone molecules into oxygen. This process speeds up the depletion of ozone layers. More UV radiation will reach the earth’s surface, potentially leading [...]

Latest melanoma incidence rate in Australia
September 24, 2022

The latest cancer incidence rate was published in the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. It is alarming to note that melanoma has jumped 2 spots in the past 40 years from No 5 to No 3 in the “most commonly diagnosed cancers” in Australia. The incidence of melanoma has [...]